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Source: http://www.jpnn.com/read/2014/05/08/233209/Awas,-Virus-MERS-CoV-Ditemukan-di-Sumbar-
Kamis, 08 Mei 2014 , 18:18:00
Awas, Virus MERS-CoV Ditemukan di Sumbar
Google translation:
Thursday, May 8th 2014 , 18:18:00
Beware , MERS - CoV Virus Found in Sumatra
PADANG - Two residents of West Sumatra Middle East indicated virus Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus ( MERS - CoV ) . Symptoms of the disease appear after two of these patients go home from worship Umrah in Mecca . Currently patients being treated in isolation space Dr M Djamil .
" The patient was suspected to have contracted the virus MERS - CoV , has not confirmed the positive , " said Officer Employer Information and Documentation ( PPID ) Dr M Djamil , Gustafianof , yesterday .
Both victims were namely , ZB ( 86 ) , a resident of Naras , Village North Pariaman , Pariaman and NR ( 77 ) , a resident of Sauik Laweh , Akabiluru , District 50 City . Both are still suspect to MERS - CoV virus , but was rushed to the hospital because it has characteristics similar to the symptoms of the virus derived from the saliva of the camel .
Thursday ( 8/5 ) , both came within an interval of three hours with direct handling by team doctors in the ER Dr M Djamil . The first victim , ZB came to the emergency room at around 14:20 pm , accompanied by a child . Lapse of three hours , the second victim NR also come to the ER .
" Once checked in the decontamination room , both of these patients were immediately taken to the isolation room that is in space medicine , " said Gustafianof .
He said that the doctor has given special treatment to the patients in the isolation room . So far , the doctors are still waiting for laboratory results to ascertain whether these two patients MERS - CoV virus .
" Intensive care such as this needs to be done as a form of caution us against people who had just returned from Umrah worship , " he explained .
Asmizar ( 58 ) , son of patients ZB said , what happened to her mother was only discovered when the mother came home from pilgrimage in ( 2/5 ) last . The mother was leaving for Umrah from his home by using the service bureau Ma'ad Zadul Tourism on (23 /4) .
" When I got to Jakarta , the capital had experienced heat illness include fever , cough and shortness of breath . But , at that time we just take care of her at home alone was not taken to the hospital , "said Asmizar .
Added Asmizar , on ( 6/5 ) , she felt strong enough and asked to return to his home in Naras . I got home, it was back pain relapse and immediately rushed to the hospital ZB Pariaman . Treated for two days there , the doctors suspect ZB MERS - CoV virus and directly referred to M Djamil .
" Once on M Djamil , the mother was immediately taken to a special room and transferred to the isolation room . Doctors here said the mother suffered from MERS - CoV suspect , "said Asmizar .
Meanwhile , Chief Medical Officer of West Sumatra , Rosnini Savitri said , to address the case of MERS - CoV found in Sumatra , it was until now there is no restriction on the departure of Saudi Arabia and the WHO .
In addition , he also appealed to the Umrah pilgrims to improve their guard against the virus . He explained that there are several steps that must be taken by the Umrah pilgrims , like always behave hygiene , wearing masks while in the holy land , regular hand washing , food hygiene , keep the immune system , and perform adequate rest .
In addition, it is recommended not to visit the farm animals during Umrah and avoid contact with the camel . " Then , after that we have to report to the officer if it finds the signs , " said Rosnini .
According to him , the case of MERS - CoV found in West Sumatra are the first time and should be immediately addressed . The virus is known as one of the dangerous virus in the world . " We need to use a quick way to overcome the virus , " he concluded . ( Ag )
Kamis, 08 Mei 2014 , 18:18:00
Awas, Virus MERS-CoV Ditemukan di Sumbar
Google translation:
Thursday, May 8th 2014 , 18:18:00
Beware , MERS - CoV Virus Found in Sumatra
PADANG - Two residents of West Sumatra Middle East indicated virus Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus ( MERS - CoV ) . Symptoms of the disease appear after two of these patients go home from worship Umrah in Mecca . Currently patients being treated in isolation space Dr M Djamil .
" The patient was suspected to have contracted the virus MERS - CoV , has not confirmed the positive , " said Officer Employer Information and Documentation ( PPID ) Dr M Djamil , Gustafianof , yesterday .
Both victims were namely , ZB ( 86 ) , a resident of Naras , Village North Pariaman , Pariaman and NR ( 77 ) , a resident of Sauik Laweh , Akabiluru , District 50 City . Both are still suspect to MERS - CoV virus , but was rushed to the hospital because it has characteristics similar to the symptoms of the virus derived from the saliva of the camel .
Thursday ( 8/5 ) , both came within an interval of three hours with direct handling by team doctors in the ER Dr M Djamil . The first victim , ZB came to the emergency room at around 14:20 pm , accompanied by a child . Lapse of three hours , the second victim NR also come to the ER .
" Once checked in the decontamination room , both of these patients were immediately taken to the isolation room that is in space medicine , " said Gustafianof .
He said that the doctor has given special treatment to the patients in the isolation room . So far , the doctors are still waiting for laboratory results to ascertain whether these two patients MERS - CoV virus .
" Intensive care such as this needs to be done as a form of caution us against people who had just returned from Umrah worship , " he explained .
Asmizar ( 58 ) , son of patients ZB said , what happened to her mother was only discovered when the mother came home from pilgrimage in ( 2/5 ) last . The mother was leaving for Umrah from his home by using the service bureau Ma'ad Zadul Tourism on (23 /4) .
" When I got to Jakarta , the capital had experienced heat illness include fever , cough and shortness of breath . But , at that time we just take care of her at home alone was not taken to the hospital , "said Asmizar .
Added Asmizar , on ( 6/5 ) , she felt strong enough and asked to return to his home in Naras . I got home, it was back pain relapse and immediately rushed to the hospital ZB Pariaman . Treated for two days there , the doctors suspect ZB MERS - CoV virus and directly referred to M Djamil .
" Once on M Djamil , the mother was immediately taken to a special room and transferred to the isolation room . Doctors here said the mother suffered from MERS - CoV suspect , "said Asmizar .
Meanwhile , Chief Medical Officer of West Sumatra , Rosnini Savitri said , to address the case of MERS - CoV found in Sumatra , it was until now there is no restriction on the departure of Saudi Arabia and the WHO .
In addition , he also appealed to the Umrah pilgrims to improve their guard against the virus . He explained that there are several steps that must be taken by the Umrah pilgrims , like always behave hygiene , wearing masks while in the holy land , regular hand washing , food hygiene , keep the immune system , and perform adequate rest .
In addition, it is recommended not to visit the farm animals during Umrah and avoid contact with the camel . " Then , after that we have to report to the officer if it finds the signs , " said Rosnini .
According to him , the case of MERS - CoV found in West Sumatra are the first time and should be immediately addressed . The virus is known as one of the dangerous virus in the world . " We need to use a quick way to overcome the virus , " he concluded . ( Ag )